Alberti's Children's Programs

Letters of Recommendation

Alberti Flea Circus Magic For Muggles Punch and Judy

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Alberti Flea Circus

"The ArtsCenter was delighted not only with the quality of the Alberti Flea Circus performance and the audience response and feedback, but also with the front-page story in the Chapel Hill News and the full page photo in the summer issue of Our State magazine."

Jon Wilner, The Arts Center of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County, Carrboro, NC

"Jim Alberti is one performer you can really count on to be professional and endearing from the first encounter to the last! I highly recommend that you invite Jim Alberti to perform at your library-summer, winter, spring or fall...."

Beth Hutchison, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC

"...your ability to attract coverage by both the newspaper (the Richmond Times-Dispatch) and TV (local ABC affiliate) played an important part in our turnout. It goes without saying that the crowds you attracted loved your performances."

Randy Wycoff, Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond, VA

"The Alberti Flea Circus fits in very well with the time period here at CrossRoads Village and Huckleberry Railroad. A National Treasure we have found! Mr. Alberti has a true gift, and I am so very happy that he has been able to share it with us."

Kathi Whitcomb, CrossRoads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, Flint, MI

"What a pleasure it was to have you at this year's American Folk Festival, pulling in the crowds and charming everyone with your wonderful, corny, sophisticated, timeless humor. ... From the youngest child to the oldest codger, everyone in the audience was just having such a grand time."

Andrea Stark, Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor, ME

"The audience was captivated, with children and adults alike watching your every move and erupting in applause throughout the performance. ... The Museum looks forward to welcoming you and the entire ensemble of fleas in the Alberti Flea Circus at its return engagment to the Museum...."

Bob Flook, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC

"Jim Alberti and his fleas are awesome. The program is very special and low maintenance. ... His show is excellent for the young and the old and for all occasions."

Rachael DeHaven, Pulaski County Library System, Pulaski, VA

"Children and adults alike were mesmerized by this dazzling program"

Carolyn Landrum, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Spartanburg, SC

Magic for Muggles

"The "Magic for Muggles" show was one of the biggest hits of out summmer schedule!"

Sarah Greene, Caldwell County Public Library, Lenoir, NC

"I would definitely recommend Magic for Muggles. The performance is by a seasoned professional; the topic it timely; and there certainly is a strong tie in with popular children's literature"

Laura Weigand, Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC

"By far it was the most heavily attended program we ever had."

George H. Taylor, Jr., Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC

"The stret organ sing-along was a fantastic way to get both the parents and the kids in a festive mood, and provided the perfect introduction for the wonderful Punch and Judy show."

Laura Gillis, Forsyth County Public Library, Lewisville, NC

"You have reminded us of an ancient story and a unique art, the Punch and Judy story updated for a contemporary audience."

Jacky Miller, Rockingham County Public Library, Eden, NC

"The participants enjoyed themselves and we have received positive feedback from the parents."

Mary. E. Howard Harris, Mesa Public Library, Mesa, AZ